Dj Tira Biography

Dj Tira (Mthokozi Khathi) is a South African DJ, producer and entrepreneur. He is a Durban kwaito artist and founder of a record label called Afrotainment. He is best known for introducing artists such as DJ C’ndo, Big Nuz, and DJ Fisherman through his record label Afrotainment

Dj Tira Music Career

In 1995 he relocated to Durban from Habisa to study Human Resources at the University of Natal; while studying he developed an interest in DJ’ing and bought his first vinyl in 1996 and learned how to deejay using vinyls.

His passion for Djing grew and he started playing at varsity parties, weddings, private parties and popular nightclubs. He was part of the team that formed M1 Entertainment.

In 2000 and 2001 he won the Smirnoff SA DJ Knockout competition. In 2001 he released the Real makoya compilation with the late DJ Khabzela.

In 2005 he formed the group Tzozo EnProfessor together with Kalawa Jazzmee. Together they released 3 compilations. Vol1 and Vol2 of Durbans Finest won 2004 and 2005 Metro FM BestCompilation Awards respectively.

In 2007 he opened Afrotainment studios and produced his first artist DJ Cndo.In 2007 he signed a kwaito group Big Nuz and 2008 they released an album 2nd round knockout with a
number 1 hit “Ubala”.

DJ Tira Age

He was born on 24th August 1976 in KwaHlabisa, a village in the Northern parts of KwaZulu Natal. He is 42 years old as of 2018.

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He is married to Gugu Khathi. On October 2016, Tira and his wife Gugu Khathi hosted a Umabo ceremony at his home in KwaHlabisa, in KZN.

Umabo is a traditional Zulu ceremony where a bride gets introduced to her husband’s ancestors in a cow slaughtering ritual and celebration. It normally takes place after the white wedding, and it is believed that one is not fully married until after the Umabo ceremony in Zulu culture.

DJ Tira’s Son

His two sons are Junior and Chase Khathi. Both have followed in their father’s musical footsteps. Junior is dropping a hip hop single soon and Chase loves spinning the decks.

But Tira said his sons’ love for music scares him.

“I can’t stop them from doing what they love and I know I have to support them, but their passion scares me.

“I’m scared because I’m not certain whether they’ll be able to crack it in this cruel industry. I’m scared because I don’t know if they’ll continue loving education,” Tira said.

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DJ Tira supports rape accused Afrotainment dancer

Afrotainment owner DJ Tira says he will support his rape accused dancer, who was released on R5 000 bail at the Durban Magistrate’s Court last week.

The dancer, who is not being named as he is yet to plead, is accused of raping a 13-year-old girl. The incident took place last Sunday, where the victim – a Grade 8 pupil, had asked for R8 from the dancer, Isolezwe reported.

Upon the request, the dancer allegedly asked the victim who she was home and when she said she was alone, he allegedly followed the victim home and raped her in her parents’ bedroom.

Isolezwe reported that the victim did not report the incident to the family, but did tell teachers at school on Monday.

Speaking to Isolezwe, DJ Tira said as a music stable, they did not condone abuse of women and children. However, he said they would support the dancer.

DJ Tira said his dancer had handed himself to police when he found out a case had been opened and he had been co-operating with authorities, he said.

“As long as we have known him he has been an upstanding member of the community, who works hard towards the improvement of his neighbourhood and that of his community and has done outreach projects in his community… I’m sure if one of your family was accused of something like this you would support them and wait on the evidence, police procedure and courts to determine what the truth is. We ask the public to please do the same,” he said.